A swivel head is a device that helps reach tight spaces and align socket wrenches. It is useful for working on machinery from below, riveting sheet metal, and cutting metal. It requires little maintenance.
A swivel head is a device attached to several tools to enable them to reach tight spaces. The swivel head also helps align a socket wrench when the bolt is moved or behind a piece of machinery. Some devices such as a flashlight when equipped with a swivel head become more useful in confined areas due to the swivel head which allows you to aim the device more precisely at the problem spot and give another perspective to the object in question.
When working on machinery from below, a swivel head often allows the operator to reach nuts and bolts with a ratchet and extension rod that are at hard-to-reach angles. By placing a swivel head at the end of the extension and attaching a socket wrench to the swivel, the operator is able to reach bolts that cannot be reached with a direct approach. Going into an angle, the knuckle acts like a universal joint and allows the nut to be turned outward while the ratchet is turned at a steep angle.
When riveting sheet metal, it is possible to encounter areas where the riveter cannot be crushed due to space limitations. Areas such as curves and inside curves present difficulty aligning the rivet tool so it can be manipulated and squeezed properly to set the rivet. Using a swivel head rivet tool, the head can be turned so that it pulls squarely on the rivet while the handles are positioned at an angle where they can be easily squeezed. This allows the riveter to place the rivets at the correct intervals while maintaining proper compression, straight rivet lines, and a pleasing aesthetic with the finished product.
When cutting sheet metal and aluminum, the sharp pieces of metal often curl around the edge of the shears. These sharp clippings are dangerous to the person cutting the material and intrusive in the line of sight of the cut. Using a pair of swivel head tin snips, the trimmings can be directed away from the operator’s hands. This results in fewer injuries to the operator and a more precise cut, leaving the hard cutting lines unobstructed and clearly visible to the operator. Maintaining a swivel head requires little more than blowing dirt and debris off the swivel mechanism and placing a few drops of light oil in the swivel mechanism after use.
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